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Pastoral's Artisan Producer Festival - Saturday, April 12

April 10 2014 - 9:00 AM

We here at Chicago Foodies love this city and the many awesome people who make it delicious. And, it turns out, we’re not the only ones with a serious gastronomic crush.

This Saturday, April 12, Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine will be hosting their fourth annual Artisan Producer Festival at the Chicago French Market. This FREE event will feature nearly 100 makers and shakers of all stripes showcasing hand-crafted products, handing out samples, leading demos and answering your questions.

Though some of the participants will be descending on Chicago from spots around the world, many of these folks are from our own Midwest backyard. Pick up some charcuterie from local meat wizards West Loop Salumi and pair it with a hunk of Wisconsin cheese from Clock Shadow Creamery. Or indulge in something sweeter from Katherine Anne Confections washed down with a Half Acre beer. Catch a demonstration on making Girl & Goat’s famous pig face dish or hang out with past Chicago Foodies featured distillers Koval and Letherbee.

If you want to get in on this celebration of craft food and drink, — and again, this is FREE, so why wouldn’t you? — pop on down to the Chicago French Market between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. A full list of participants and a schedule of events is below, but check the Pastoral website for the latest information.